During the late 1990's, a Nissan Propane Forklift would have cost around $11,000 to $14,000 to buy a brand new one. You are now able to buy a second-hand model with this amount, with fewer than 5,000 operating hours and has around 15 feet of lifting capacity and cushion tires. On the other hand, a used Nissan forklift truck which has less than 5,000 hours could be found for under $7,000. This alternative might be a little bit of an older model than several others, but remember; everything revolves around the operating hours. A unit like this will probably have a fairly good load capacity of around 5,000 lbs.
Newer Nissan forklifts from the year 2005 to the current year, could be found priced near $10,000. Typically, these units will have a standard lift capacity ranging from 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. Usually, a model similar to this will run smoothly and have cushion tires. Of course, newer units usually work smoother compared to older ones.
Types of Forklifts
The forklift is usually categorized in 2 different manners: by the kind of fuel it takes and the structure of the lift truck. Based on structure, the following types of forklifts are amongst the most common:
Standard Forklift: Standard lift trucks include the familiar warehouse forklift. These kinds of forklifts provide a lifting capacity of 3,000 to 5,000 pounds. They have a height capacity of about 20 feet.
Reach Forklift: The reach forklift and narrow aisle forklift are the kind of forklifts found in distribution centers and warehouses that have limited storage space. Narrow construction means that it could not carry as much as a typical lift truck unit, although, it has an extendable mast which can easily lift loads roughly 40 feet.
Telescopic Forklift: The telescopic forklift is also known as a telehandler, or a telescopic handler or sometimes even an extendable reach forklift. These equipment are more rugged and more heavy duty compared to the traditional forklift. These units provide a telescopic boom that could be extended out and raised up. Normally, these models are used on rough terrain. They are able to can move loads weighing more than 30,000 lbs and are able to handle loads up to 70 feet high
Straight Mast Forklift: The straight mast forklift is most usually used to perform tasks on rough terrain. These kinds of lift trucks can only move loads vertically, unlike a telescopic unit. These units could lift loads up to 12,000 pounds, while reaching a height of 10 to 30 feet.
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